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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1925
Page
3
Corry Pa newspaper entry lists publisher Arthur Colegrove with an afternoon paper published daily except Sundays. It notes West South Street address, second class mail matter, annual by mail six dollars, by carrier three cents per copy, fifteen cents per week, and advertising terms.
Yesterday's primary produced a decisive vote for Oh Wo Bracken as mayor, with strong support for sound fiscal policy and an independent police force. The result reflects community demand to curb water-rate hikes and ensure well run city government, while Mayor Alexander's administration faces a clear rebuke rather than personal defeat.
Notice that the City Council will act as a Court of Appeals to hear complaints on the Frederick street area from the W. N.Y. & P. tracks to Wright tree, on Monday evening at 8 o'clock, allowing property owners to appear and be heard.
A fragment recounts a 1905 fire near Charles Kennedy farm destroying eighty tons of hay and other property. The piece then discusses gasoline price wars, urging readers to seek facts behind rate changes and economics, while noting public sentiment toward lower prices.
United States leads a push against heroin manufacture, urging stronger international action through the League of Nations. Countries including Britain, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and Brazil back stricter prohibitions, while the U S argues medical use suffices. The debate notes difficult enforcement due to vested dry goods interests and smuggling, calling for renewed vigor before a 26-nation treaty is ratified.
Chauncey P. Rogers Jr city solicitor attended court session at Corry. References to Meadville Messenger mention Miss Luli Wilcox Findley Lake entertainer in the city visiting relatives. Other items note Tharry Smith driving, James McInnes Mae Mitchell and Judge Carnikeere wedding in Cleveland, and John Chase selling property to Warren fire department.
A professor from the University of Mule says phosphate fertilizers sprinkled on fields help fish in ponds by reducing phosphorus runoff. The claim links phosphate to improved pond health and broader agricultural practice.
A Granite Colorado collision was discussed after a dispatcher failed to avert the crash. The report argues radio and wireless telegraphy could warn or direct engineers minutes before impact, enabling prompt relief and potentially preventing similar accidents.
A garbled note mentions a figure called the Spanish Boss that affects grape trees in the South. It links the term to a close relative of a Hinéanple, suggesting a mystery or nickname rather than a clear event or person.
Elberta peaches now ready but crop is very short and will practically be gone by September 15. Two miles east of town on the Buffalo and Ohio at the home farm. A J Youngs North East Pa.
A new method explains a morphologic index to classify body types from limb lengths and trunk volume. It claims to reveal if a person is brachymorph or douchomorph based on a simple division, and notes self-check viewing in a mirror is less scientific.
flames destroyed Youngsville grade school causing about 50000 dollars in loss. Lewntiful White Memorial High School nearby saved by quick response from Warrey department. fire started in entrance hall, prompted call to Warren fire units. building was frame with brick added in 1905 and major books were destroyed.
FIERCE FRENCH ATTACK LEADS TO FALL OF BIBANE, A KEY RIVIERA-AREA TOWN NORTHWEST OF KELUA DES SLESS. RIFFIAN DEFENSES BREAK AFTER HEAVY FIGHT, MARKING A SIGNIFICANT STEP IN THE FRENCH OFFENSIVE OPERATION IN THE REGION.
London dispatch reports finding a message from a vessel wrecked in 1924. The note mentions Aléry A. Bolling of Philadelphia and a plea for aid to avoid starvation. Included is a request to notify a grandfather at 4108 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
A vintage ad touts Melloysis Beauty Cream promising a smoother complexion and purified imperfections. It urges consumers to rub in before retiring for a "child's-soft" look and notes Ames & 1 AHEM as the seller location.
In Dunkirk on September 16 11 authorities arraigned Williams Felfaya and Lowry Anges over the murder of James Navarra of Rochester a farm village near Silver Creek and Skytemal. Navarra’s wife was wounded and hospitalized as the suspects allegedly aided Parma Bellavia to flee the scene. Bellavia remains at large with no clue to his whereabouts.
In Pittsburgh, Sept, a bitter homestead campaign ends as John Payandagh defeats rival Bud Pontoy in the Republican race for Burgess. Witter Gunty, deputy constable and party watcher, dies from wounds after gunmen invaded a lodge. his family escapes by car as the attack unfolds.
The Allegheny conference seventh session begins in Latrobe with Nishon William Bell of Har' Fishark in attendance. The meeting will discuss matters of faith and regional church affairs as lay leaders gather.
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